See What WAEC Plans to do for Paperless Based Examinations
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Nigeria has announced plans to gradually phase out paper-based examinations. Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of the National Office, shared this development on Thursday during an inspection of the ongoing West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Abeokuta.
Accompanied by Mrs. Mariam Oloko, the Permanent Secretary of the Ogun Ministry of Education, Dr. Dangut explained that WAEC aims to introduce electronic devices at recognized examination centers nationwide for future WASSCE administrations. This initiative is expected to replace paper registration and enhance the detection of examination malpractices.
“In the future, schools equipped for computer-based testing will conduct exams on computers, while others will continue with pen and paper,” Dr. Dangut said. “We will collaborate with the Ministry of Education to set a timeline for this transition and will implement it when the time is right.”
Dr. Dangut expressed satisfaction with the current examination process, noting that schools and students were well-prepared. However, he emphasized the need for schools to expand their laboratories and equip them adequately to accommodate all students.
He also noted that over 1.8 million candidates are participating in the examinations across the country.
Mrs. Oloko highlighted that the administration led by Governor Dapo Abiodun has already begun online registration for students in both public and private schools in Ogun State. She assured that the government would continue to enhance Information Communication Technology (ICT) and other facilities in public schools to better prepare teachers and students.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the monitoring team visited several schools in Abeokuta, including Abeokuta Grammar School, Baptist Girls College, Sacred Heart College, and Charis College.
